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Finding the Third Proportional to 40.13 and 55

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Solution

The third proportional to 40.13 and 55 is: 75.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.13 : 55 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.13/55 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.13x = 55 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.13x = 3,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025/40.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.39

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